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3341 | Looking for resources: Image of God | Gen 1:1 | BradK | 86779 | ||
Dear RobS, There are a number of excellent resources available. One I highly recommend is www.bible.org/docs/theology. Also, any good work on Systematic Theology might be useful. You can always search the internet under your topic- but be careful:-) I hope this helps, BradK |
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3342 | The Spirit of religion? | Rev 19:10 | BradK | 85953 | ||
Dear Elijahprophet, Possibly you could re-phrase or clarify what you are seeking with your question? I'm not understanding what "Spirit of Religion" you're referring to as the term is not found in scripture. Could you be referring to Rev. 19:10? Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3343 | The Spirit of religion? | Rev 19:10 | BradK | 85951 | ||
Dear Elijahprophet, Possibly you could re-phrase or clarify what you are seeking with your question? I'm not understanding what "Spirit of Religion" you're referring to as the term is not found in scripture. Could you be referring to Rev. 19:10? Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3344 | OT Laws - still apply today? | Lev 20:9 | BradK | 85909 | ||
Mathew, Thanks for your response. Possibly you could clarify for me specifically what you are confused about? That would help me to be very specific in my response. You state "Im wondering if a person is saved can he backslide." Based upon the NT, I would say no. The term backslider is not used with reference to NT believers! We can certainly be carnal and not 'walk in the Spirit' as Gal. 5:16 commands us, or we can walk contrary to it. (Note Eph.4:17-22). In short, we can reckon ourselves to be dead to God, and alive to sin- contrary to Rom.6:11. Consider Heb. 4:15-16,we can come boldly to the throne of grace in time of need! In my estimation, our time of need is almost constant:-) Remember, that God doesn't leave our faith or walk to speculation or chance! It is grounded in the immutable character of God, and His precious Word. A loving God doesn't leave His children with uncertainty, but promises based upon His faithfulness (1 Thess. 5:24). Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3345 | OT Laws - still apply today? | Lev 20:9 | BradK | 85876 | ||
Mathew, It is my feeling that you are mixing Law and Grace and thereby confusing our "imputed righteousness" with our practical outworking as James is refering to:-)[Gal.2:21] You ask "Will grace "alone" keep you in right standing with God?" Yes! Eph.2:8-9, Titus 3:5 ,2 Cor. 5:21. Our righteousness is either based upon Gods' sovereign grace or our works. If it's our works then I have something in which to boast. "“Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord.” 1 Cor. 1:31 Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3346 | OT Laws - still apply today? | Lev 20:9 | BradK | 85706 | ||
Dear Mathew, Without trying to echo Hank, you say "Grace saves us, but it doesnt change us." The Law still stands, but what has changed is our relationship to it. We are no longer under its' condemnation or tutledge. Brother,try reading Titus 2:11-12! If grace isn't our motivator to live godly, I don't know what is. "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age," You tell me what it's saying:-) My friend, quite simply, if you're trying to keep the Law to seek, earn, or keep your righteous standing, good luck! You might consider re-reading Romans 7:-) "Therefore, my brethren, you also were made to die to the Law through the body of Christ, so that you might be joined to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God.For while we were in the flesh, the sinful passions, which were aroused by the Law, were at work in the members of our body to bear fruit for death.But now we have been released from the Law, having died to that by which we were bound, so that we serve in newness of the Spirit and not in oldness of the letter."(Rom.7:4-6) If only Christ could keep the Law, what makes you think that you'll have any success in your strivings? Isn't this an excercise in futilty? (Gal.4:21) It is our yielding to Him that produces the fruit in our life. (Rom. 6:11, Gal. 5:16-25) The Christian life is Christ living His life through us, not us trying to live up to the impossible standard of the Law. Also,I don't know that scripture says that "God was saved by the law." Speaking The Truth in Love, BradK |
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3347 | Who wrote the book of Matthew? | Matt 9:9 | BradK | 85630 | ||
Candy, Matthew is the author! For additional introduction, JFB writes: "The author of this Gospel was a publican or tax gatherer, residing at Capernaum, on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. As to his identity with the “Levi” of the second and third Gospels, and other particulars, see on Mt 9:9. Hardly anything is known of his apostolic labors. That, after preaching to his countrymen in Palestine, he went to the East, is the general testimony of antiquity; but the precise scene or scenes of his ministry cannot be determined. That he died a natural death may be concluded from the belief of the best-informed of the Fathers—that of the apostles only three, James the Greater, Peter, and Paul, suffered martyrdom. That the first Gospel was written by this apostle is the testimony of all antiquity. [Jamieson, Robert; Fausset, A.R.; and Brown, David, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3348 | Is it wrong to want riches? | 3 John 1:2 | BradK | 85605 | ||
Dear Cowboy61, I'm not exactly sure what your position is...are you making a statement or seeking perspective? At any rate, my response would be: We need to seek a Biblical balance! There is nothing wrong with being either wealthy or poor. The bottom line is, what is our motive in seeking material wealth? Are we delighting ourselves in the Lord as the Psalmist admonishes us in Psalm 37:4-5? As Paul warns in 1 Tim.6:9-11 "But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness." Money in and of itself is not evil, but the love of it is the root of all sorts of. I firmly believe God will bless our efforts if they are in line with his will and we are diligent in our efforts. (Prov. 21:5). Most Health and Wealth believers are simply "looking for a short-cut" to riches, without any sincere planned effort as Proverbs 15:22 advises. I'll venture to state this, based upon my experience and association. Any long-term successful business or financial endeavor has beeen wrought with prayer, planning, wise counsel, AND hard work! There is simply no short cut or get-rich-quick-scheme with lasting results. Scripture makes no promise that we'll be "wealthy" just because we're believers! Notice what Paul says to those who are already "rich" in vs. 17-18: "Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share," As I've studied this topic, two things stand out. 1. Scripture most definitely provides us with examples of wealthy individuals such as Abraham, Job, and Solomon who were godly. However, not ALL individuals in scripture were wealthy by any stretch of the imagination. 2. Not all of us will attain to material wealth in this life time, but we should non-the-less be content with what we have. ( Phil. 4:11-12) I'm not against prosperity for believers, but I do disdain the "Prosperity Gospel" as it is both a recent doctrine and severely lacking balance. A study of Proverbs certainly provides us with principles and guidelines in our endeavors, whether rich or poor. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK PS It was 3 John 2 that says,"we are to prosper even as our soul prospers", not Paul:-) |
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3349 | why god didn't allow man to pick mate? | Gen 2:7 | BradK | 85340 | ||
Dear Racan, Welcome to the Forum! It's good to hear from our Brothers across the Atlantic:-) I think it fair to say, that in answer to your question, we could only speculate. As Proverbs 25:2 tells us "It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,But the glory of kings is to search out a matter." Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3350 | Jesus' name baptism? | Acts 2:38 | BradK | 85336 | ||
Dear Harmonizer, Welcome to the Forum. I read your statement and was a bit perplexed, if not confused. I do agree that we must attempt to harmonize scripture.Possibly your could clarify or provide a better scriptural basis for your contentions? You say "Simply what is the NAME of the father? what is the NAME of the son? what is the NAME of the Holy Ghost?" I believe it is evident that the Bible tells us that God (Jehovah) is the Father, and that Jesus is the Son. To my knowledge, scripture does not give the Holy Spirit a specific name, does it? Further,you state that "Jesus is the name of the father - the name of the son and the name of the Holy Ghost" This would appear to be "Oneness" doctrine that you advocate. In all honesty this doesn't make sense. If you have any compelling scriptural basis to substantiate your assertion, I'd certainly welcome it:-) Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3351 | Has Satn been in hell (fire)? | Ezekiel | BradK | 85289 | ||
Diaryleader5, Is not Lucifer in heaven accusing believers according to Rev. 12:10 "Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren has been thrown down, he who accuses them before our God day and night." You say that Satan is presently in the 2nd heaven. I'd be curious to know the scriptural basis for that:-) Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3352 | explain trinity | 2 Cor 13:14 | BradK | 85246 | ||
Dear Predestined, As this question has been asked and answered many times on the Forum, you may want to use the Quick Search function and type in trinity. I hope this helps, BradK |
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3353 | Creation Account: Mythical or Not? | Gen 1:27 | BradK | 85204 | ||
Hank and Scribe, Well said gentlemen. A "myth" aside from its' defined meaning in Websters, to me implies humanism, i.e. liberalism. It is therefore mans' attempt to explain away the Word of God. Our faith is founded on fact, not myth! Notice that Jesus said "thy word is truth", not myth in John 17:17. And in His rebuke of satan in Matt. 4, He says "it is written". Surely our Lord is not referring to a mythological tale, but the living Word of God. Similarly, if Paul merely quotes a myth in 1 Timothy 2:13-14, is he not then contradicting himself in 2 Timothy 3:16? Certainly not! I think Paul aptly said it when he wrote "May it never be! Rather, let God be found true, though every man be found a liar,..." ( Rom. 3:4) Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3354 | What is liberation theology? | Eph 4:14 | BradK | 84679 | ||
Dear torch81, As I understand Liberation Theology, it has it's roots in Communist-influenced social change. To understand it better, let's define what I see as the root terminology. First off is liberalism, which can in Christianity can be defined as "the movement away from traditional orthodoxy often in an attempt to harmonize biblical teachings with science, humanism, or other secular fields. The result is often a denial of essential biblical doctrines such as the Trinity, the deity of Christ, His virgin birth, His resurrection, and salvation by grace."[CARM.org] Ron Rhoads in his article titled "Christian Revolution in Latin America:The Changing Face of Liberation Theology" defines it thus: Strictly speaking, liberation theology should be understood as a family of theologies - including the Latin American, Black, and feminist varieties. All three respond to some form of oppression: Latin American liberation theologians say their poverty-stricken people have been oppressed and exploited by rich, capitalist nations. Black liberation theologians argue that their people have suffered oppression at the hands of racist whites. Feminist liberation theologians lay heavy emphasis upon the status and liberation of women in a male-dominated society." For further insights, I would refer you to his article in the Christian Research Journal, Winter 1991, page 8. It is also available online. Speaking The Truth in Love, Bradk |
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3355 | cannot eat pork,seafood? | 1 Tim 4:3 | BradK | 84611 | ||
Free Thinker, I believe Tim Moran has spoken wisely in offering you his perspective:-) Please understand that we serve a God of Grace and Mercy! Consider Ephesians 2:1-5: "And you were dead in your trespasses and sins,in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience.Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us,even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ" Realize that "...God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."(Rom.5:8) This is a God of love. He didn't wait for us to "clean our act up" or "get right" before we could merit His forgiveness! I see an even more loving truth, that of the following verse "Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him" We stand justified before Him by His sovereign action! The issue of God being "fair" or "just" can best be commented on by scripture itself in Romans 9:14-23: "What shall we say then? There is no injustice with God, is there? May it never be! 15 For He says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” 16 So then it does not depend on the man who wills or the man who runs, but on God who has mercy. 17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, “For this very purpose I raised you up, to demonstrate My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed throughout the whole earth.” 18 So then He has mercy on whom He desires, and He hardens whom He desires. 19 You will say to me then, “Why does He still find fault? For who resists His will?” 20 On the contrary, who are you, O man, who answers back to God? The thing molded will not say to the molder, “Why did you make me like this,” will it? 21 Or does not the potter have a right over the clay, to make from the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for common use? 22 What if God, although willing to demonstrate His wrath and to make His power known, endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction? 23 And He did so to make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for glory" May this add to your understanding and be a blessing to you, my friend. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3356 | By the bible, is nuclear winter possible | Gen 8:22 | BradK | 84442 | ||
Dear Just Read Mark, Without attempting to stray too far from "Biblical" topics, I'll offer my 2 cents-worth on the issue of Global Warming. First off, I think it fair to say that much of what is reported in the "mainline media" is not entirely unbiased, especially when it comes to emotionally charged topics like global warming:-) In case you haven't looked at the other side of this issue, I might recommend "Hot Talk, Cold Science: Global Warming's Unfinished Debate" by Dr. S. Fred Singer. he is an atmospheric physicist who leads the Washington-based Science and Environmental Policy Project. From my reading on this, there is vastly conflicting scientific data regarding this matter- despite what our Media portray! It is not at all a "slam-dunk". However, "Your word is settled in heaven"(Psalm 119:89). Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3357 | what verse in the bible has a 33 yr gap | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 84440 | ||
jap, These verses may be of help to you: Gn 46:15 Ex 6:18 Lv 12:4 2Sa 5:5 1Ki 2:11 1Ch 3:4 1Ch 29:27 Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3358 | cannot eat pork,seafood? | 1 Tim 4:3 | BradK | 84389 | ||
Matthew, Quite simply, we cannot ignore NT revelation by adhering to OT practices if we're being true to scripture. It's called progressive revelation. You state "But when did God call UNCLEAN MEAT clean." I think a good answer is found in Acts 10:14-15: "But Peter said, “By no means, Lord, for I have never eaten anything unholy and unclean.”Again a voice came to him a second time, “What God has cleansed, no longer consider unholy." Was not the Apostle Paul rather clear in Rom.6:14 when he said "you are not under law, but under grace?" Also in Romans 14:14-17 we have: "I know and am convinced in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself; but to him who thinks anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean.For if because of food your brother is hurt, you are no longer walking according to love. Do not destroy with your food him for whom Christ died.Therefore do not let what is for you a good thing be spoken of as evil;for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." My question would be, how would you therefore reconcile your rather legalistic view of the OT dietary laws with these scriptures? Further, you must somehow explain Colossians 2:16 "Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day..." Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3359 | Clarity - Jesus being sin and in Heaven | 2 Corinthians | BradK | 83543 | ||
Dear NWord, This too will be my last response to you my brother/sister.My posts to you have not been attacking, condeming or otherwise.I've addressed you properly, and ended with respect, have I not? What I seek to "foster" is some scriptural support for what you say. You simply, to this date have offered little if none.If I'm incorrect or out of line, show me where and how. I'm open enough to admit any error on my part. No one is attacking the Body of Christ! What I honestly see happening is you avoiding the question and instead "attacking" my motives!? I'm not one to seek out or start an argument. However, we see many as of late who seem to waltz in on this Forum, propagating nonsensical, heretical doctrines, and then cry "foul" when someone calls them on it. If you chose to view these as attacking words, so be it. I attempt to be: Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3360 | Clarity - Jesus being sin and in Heaven | 2 Corinthians | BradK | 83518 | ||
Dear NWord, I view posting on the Forum as a privilege, not a right. As such, I take a great deal of responsibilty in my posts, among others to try and abide by the Lockmans' posted guidelines. To make a statement such as "It would take forever to teach this and show every scripture", shows contempt for the authority of scripture and utter disregard to the Forum. Might I suggest you read and consider the following: To adhere to StudyBibleForum's intended purpose, please read the following before submitting a post: 1. This post is biblically based and whenever possible, I have included Bible references to support it. 2. This post is not intended as a personal attack on the authority of the Bible or on other users of this forum. 3. This post is not submitted as an effort to foster divisiveness, ill-will, dissension or other disruptions to this forum. 4. I have carefully proofread my post and believe it represents my best efforts. I believe we would all be better served by adhering to these guidelines. Mere speculation and opinion don't have a proper place in any serious discourse of the Bible. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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